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YK07 VKC

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,499 mi
Last recorded179,499 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 179,499 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,744 miles

both front tyre sidewalls have damage

Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,924 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 137,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,891 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance side light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Wheel has slight buckle

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,476 miles

front brake pads worn

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear differential oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2015 95,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn close to legal limit

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,859 miles

small cut nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

small cut nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,011 miles

NOTE- child seat fitted to nearside rear, seat/belt not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre, no cords exposed or distortion

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YK07 VKC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK07 VKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK07 VKC registered?

YK07 VKC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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